SEAFORD, DE– Delaware State Police announced the arrest of Derek Green, 56, for home improvement fraud yesterday.
Police say a 69-year-old Bridgeville man reported the fraud to State Police on Dec. 13, alleging he contracted Green’s company, Mason Construction LLC, to build a sunroom addition on his house, paying $13,000 for work to begin in October.
He said the work was never completed and the contract was not fulfilled, but his money was not reimbursed, according to a press release.
Green reportedly turned himself in to DSP Troop 5 on the day of the report and released on his own recognizance.
He was charged with the following crimes:
– Home Improvement Fraud Over $1,500 and Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)
– Theft By False Pretense Over $1,500 (Felony)
DSP asks Delawareans defrauded in a similar manner to contact Troop 4 Financial Crimes Unit at (302) 856-5850.

